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Bernie Sanders-endorsed challenger defeats Providence mayor in a Democratic primary
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rhode Island state Rep. David Morales, a Bernie Sanders-endorsed democratic socialist, defeated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary, NBC News projects.
- Morales campaigned on progressive policies such as capping rent hikes, expanding affordable housing, and increasing taxes on polluters and corporate landlords.
- Morales criticized Smiley for being ineffective in addressing current challenges and emphasized building a more inclusive Providence, while Smiley highlighted his achievements and accused Morales of being part of a national movement not focused on local solutions.
- Morales denied claims of wanting to defund the police, maintaining a consistent stance against such measures.
- Morales' victory is part of a broader trend of progressive and democratic socialist candidates winning local, state, and federal elections across the country.
